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Charmander

#004 - Fire

Obsidian Flames (2023)

Base

Model A: Deterministic

Print RunUnnumbered
Verified Sightings0
Publicly RemainingN/A

Model B: Bayesian

Model B requires a numbered parallel to calculate Bayesian estimates.

Confidence Score

Low (0/100)
Coverage: 0 | Sources: 0 | Maturity: 0

Market Sales Data

$46.03
Avg Sale Price
$35.05 - $54.35
Price Range
10
Recent Sales

Price History (Last 60 Days)

Nov 29Nov 30Dec 3Dec 14Dec 17Dec 21Dec 22Dec 22Dec 24Jan 6$35$40$45$50$55
  • Average
  • Sale Price
TitlePriceDateLink
2023 Obsidian Flames Charmander Base #/50$39.901/6/2026View
2023 Obsidian Flames Charmander Base #/50$40.6712/24/2025View
2023 Obsidian Flames Charmander Base #/50$50.4612/22/2025View
2023 Obsidian Flames Charmander Base #/50$50.2512/22/2025View
2023 Obsidian Flames Charmander Base #/50$46.5812/21/2025View
Grading Service Comparison
PSA
BGS
PSA: 515 (37.7%)
BGS: 851 (62.3%)
Market Preference:BGS Dominant

BGS is the preferred grading service for this card. BGS 9.5s may command premium prices.

Grade Equivalency Guide:

  • BGS 10 Black Label ≈ Ultra-rare (no PSA equivalent)
  • BGS 9.5 Gem Mint ≈ PSA 10 Gem Mint
  • BGS 9 Mint ≈ PSA 9 Mint
  • BGS provides subgrades (Centering, Corners, Edges, Surface)

PSA Population Report

Demo Data
515
Total Graded
103
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)
231
PSA 9 (Mint)
20.0%
PSA 10 Rate

Grade Distribution

PSA 10
103
20.0%
PSA 9
231
44.9%
PSA 8.5
41
8.0%
PSA 8
61
11.8%
PSA 7
51
9.9%
PSA 6 & Below
-13
-2.5%

Estimated Graded Values

PSA 10
$175
PSA 9
$90
PSA 8
$60
PSA 7
$50
PSA 6
$40
Auth
$25

* Estimated values based on recent sales data. Actual prices may vary.

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BGS Population Report

Demo Data
851
Total Graded
6
BGS 10 (Black Label)
171
BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint)
20.1%
BGS 9.5+ Rate

Grade Distribution

BGS 10(Black Label)
6
0.7%
BGS 10(Pristine)
20
2.4%
BGS 9.5(Gem Mint)
171
20.1%
BGS 9(Mint)
308
36.2%
BGS 8.5(NM-MT+)
113
13.3%
BGS 8(NM-MT)
96
11.3%
BGS 7.5-
137
16.1%

Estimated Graded Values

BGS 10BL
$1,048
$786-$1572
BGS 10
$524
$393-$655
BGS 9.5
$262
$197-$328
BGS 9
$157
$131-$197
BGS 8.5
$118
$92-$144
BGS 8
$92
$66-$118

* BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint) is often considered equivalent to PSA 10 in market value. Black Label commands significant premiums.

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SGC Population Report

Demo Data
541
Total Graded
75
SGC 10 (Pristine)
109
SGC 9.5 (Mint+)
14%
SGC 10 Rate

Grade Distribution

SGC 10
75(13.9%)
SGC 9.5
109(20.1%)
SGC 9
215(39.7%)
SGC 8.5
65(12%)
SGC 8
61(11.3%)
SGC 7-
16(3%)
View on SGC Registry

SGC Estimated Graded Values

SGC 10 (Pristine)
$302
$238 - $378
SGC 9.5 (Mint+)
$194
$151 - $238
SGC 9 (Mint)
$151
$119 - $184
SGC 8.5 (NM-MT+)
$119
$97 - $140
SGC 8 (NM-MT)
$97
$76 - $119
SGC 7 (NM)
$76
$54 - $97

* SGC's tuxedo holder is popular with vintage collectors. Values based on recent market data.

Crossover Grade Estimator
BGS 9.5
PSA
Crossover Recommendation:Recommended
Success Rate98% (same grade or better)

Predicted Outcomes

PSA 10(Gem Mint)
70%
Upgrade
PSA 9(Mint)
28%
Same Grade
PSA 8(NM-MT)
2%
Downgrade
70%
Upgrade Rate
28%
Same Grade
2%
Downgrade Rate

Value Analysis

$56
Expected Value
$16 - $69
Value Range
+$23
Potential Gain
-$30
Potential Loss

BGS 9.5s have a 70% chance of achieving PSA 10, which often commands higher prices in the market. This is one of the most favorable crossover scenarios.

Based on 12,000 historical crossover submissions. Actual results may vary based on card condition and grading standards.
Grading Cost Calculator
$55
Total Cost
$81
Expected Value
$-20
Expected Profit
-20%
Expected ROI
Recommendation:Not Recommended

Cost Breakdown

$22
Grading Fee
$15
Shipping To
$13
Shipping Back
$5
Insurance

Predicted Outcomes

PSA 10
5%
$185
+$84
PSA 9
35%
$95
$-6
PSA 8
35%
$69
$-32
PSA 7
18%
$58
$-43
PSA 6
7%
$50
$-51
Break-even grade: PSA 10 or better

Negative expected ROI of -20%. The grading cost exceeds the likely value increase. Consider a lower service tier or skip grading.

Estimates based on historical data and market averages. Actual results may vary. Grading fees and turnaround times subject to change.

Verified Sightings

No verified sightings yet